Welcome to Year 2
Summer Term in Year 2
Our theme this term is Hope.
The inspirational texts on our Summer bookshelf will inspire learning across the curriculum.
We will develop our understanding of the books and create a world instilling hope! Through our English learning, we will continue to develop our story writing skills and consider the narrative the stories follow. We will also consider different points of views when writing, for example writing diary entries, becoming journalists when writing newspaper articles and describing our own magical journeys!
Alice in Wonderland (Fantasy): The story follows Alice, a curious and imaginative young girl who falls down a rabbit hole and finds herself in Wonderland. A place filled with peculiar characters and nonsensical events.
The Grotlyn (mystery/suspense): A stunningly illustrated picture book full of mystery and suspense!
The Journey Home (Adventure): The ice is melting so Polar Bear sets off in search of a new home. He goes off on an adventure across the seas and discovers many friends along the way. This thought-provoking story conveys a powerful message about conservation.
Look up (Fiction): Rocket is a little girl who is fascinated by the universe! She wants to be an astronaut. She longs to emulate Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space.
My name is not refugee (Fiction): A little boy travels with his mother from their home in a war-torn country to a safe haven far away.
Our Science will focus on ‘Materials’ where we will be Identifying and comparing the suitability of a variety of everyday materials.
Our Maths learning this term will focus on developing our understanding of fractions, measurement and time. We will also continue to revisit strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and practise these through arithmetic and problem-solving questions.
Summer Term Highlights
We will be celebrating Eid upon our return and look forward to learning more about different cultures.
We look forward to enhancing our learning in history with an educational visit to Staircase House.
Children will have the opportunity to compete in different sporting events and we look forward to more outdoor learning as the days get warmer.
The Year 2 Team
Lauren Illidge – Teacher
Lucy Calthorpe – Teacher
Laura Mimnagh – Teacher
Helen Duffy – Learning Support Assistant
Rosh Arnfield – Learning Support Assistant
Important Information
PE kits should be kept in school throughout the term. We have PE twice a week. Note: school PE kit does not need to be worn at after school clubs.
Reading books will be changed weekly, please sign your child’s diary every time they read at home
Home Learning will be sent on Fridays and returned on Wednesdays
Spellings for the half term will be sent home on the first week of term.
Teachers will be available every day before and after school ready to talk about any concerns, receive messages and celebrate successes.